Brings a tear to my eye bro. I still miss my cat who passed about 6 yrs ago. I could never bring myself to get another one yet. I will someday, though. Sorry about your lil buddy.
Saying Goodbye to my Best Friend
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I put all the cat stuff away and resolved myself to not getting another one. At least for a long time to come
My sister suffered a loss like this when her dog passed years ago. She had some interesting things to say on the subject of loss and grief.
She told me to take the cat stuff back out of storage since hiding them will not diminish any grief but, will add guilt to the grief due to trying to erase the existence of a lost loved one.
She also said that it's ridiculous and selfish to decide against ever getting another pet. If owning a pet brings you joy, why would you not want to get another life to share yours with. The new pet is not a replacement for the lost one. It's simply another friend to be with instead of being alone. And, it's OK to continue to grieve for your lost pet. But, wouldn't it be easier to face that grief with a warm purring ball of fur in your arms?
And, why would you want to deny the happiness Misha enjoyed, after her rescue from the shelter, with another pet that is desperately searching for that very same happiness.
My sister's words struck several chords in me. And, this house lately feels too damn big and quiet.
My sister suffered a loss like this when her dog passed years ago. She had some interesting things to say on the subject of loss and grief.
She told me to take the cat stuff back out of storage since hiding them will not diminish any grief but, will add guilt to the grief due to trying to erase the existence of a lost loved one.
She also said that it's ridiculous and selfish to decide against ever getting another pet. If owning a pet brings you joy, why would you not want to get another life to share yours with. The new pet is not a replacement for the lost one. It's simply another friend to be with instead of being alone. And, it's OK to continue to grieve for your lost pet. But, wouldn't it be easier to face that grief with a warm purring ball of fur in your arms?
And, why would you want to deny the happiness Misha enjoyed, after her rescue from the shelter, with another pet that is desperately searching for that very same happiness.
My sister's words struck several chords in me. And, this house lately feels too damn big and quiet.
Oddball;517962; said:
after having to put my dog down a few years back i felt the same way.
but thats when i got me a kitty and it helped alot! like you said your not replaceing but bringing a new member of the family in, and dont you think the puss cat would want ya to move on and be happy? i think so. not forgetting but bringing peace to yourself.
Oddball;517962; said:
Your sister is a very smart women.. there are so many animals needing the friendship that you offer too.. maybe even get two this time..
It looks great! Nice to have somthing so nice to remember her by 
Your story still brings a tear to my eye every time I read it.
Have you gotten those two new ones yet?
Your story still brings a tear to my eye every time I read it.
Have you gotten those two new ones yet?
Holy $hit dude...you made me cry like a baby
I had to put my dog down and that is 17 years ago and I still feel it. I'm soooo sorry for your loss. You did the right thing.
I had to put my dog down and that is 17 years ago and I still feel it. I'm soooo sorry for your loss. You did the right thing.
Yup... The same happened to me. I had to explain WHY I WAS CRYING AT WORK to my boss. 
My sincere condolences, Phil... It's always hard to lose a family member like Misha.
Best regards.
Daniel.
My sincere condolences, Phil... It's always hard to lose a family member like Misha.
Best regards.
Daniel.
